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Arthur F. "Art" Bent, Sr.

May 3, 1914 — July 19, 2008

Arthur F. "Art" Bent, Sr.

Arthur F. "Art" Bent, Sr., 94, resident of Brookline, NH, died July 19, 2008, at his daughters home in Brookline, surrounded by his family.� He was born in Lowell, MA on May 3, 1914, a son of the late Fred & Edna (Noble) Bent.� Mr. Bent resided in Brookline for more than 80 years.� For over 60 years, he was self-employed as a florist supplier.� Mr. Bent and his family were known for their handcrafted wreaths and roping that were provided to area residents and businesses for many years.� He enjoyed the ocean and deep-sea fishing.�Mr. Bent was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II.� He was a member of the Kilduff-Wirtanen Post #74, American Legion, Brookline.� He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and was lovingly known as "Bump".� He was predeceased by his wife, Eva M. (Devine) Bent; a son, Donnie Bent; two grandchildren, Shari Bent and Ralph Bent, Jr.; a sister, Ida Chambers and four brothers, Leonard, Norman, Raymond and Donald Bent.� Family members include two sons, Arthur F. Bent, Jr. and his wife, Agnes, Ralph Bent and his wife, Sandra, all of Brookline, NH; two daughters, Barbara Austin, Andrea Daniels and her husband, Tom, all of Brookline, NH; 11 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 10 Great-Great Grandchildren and a sister, Thelma Chambers of Pepperell, MA. There are no visiting hours.� A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11:00 am in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pepperell Road, Brookline, NH.� In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brookline Ambulance Association, 3 Post Office Drive, Brookline, NH� 03033.�

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